Showing posts with label Juice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Juice. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Orange and Strawberry Cold Soup { Old Post New Pics }

 I live in a state where Oranges are famous for . Yes Florida !!!! We get Fresh oranges anywhere and everywhere. They are Pulpy , juicy, Sweet , Fresh and Delicious.
I had some Fresh strawberries left which i  picked on a sale .A good deal Though .

Both Oranges and strawberries make a good combo too...



I love oranges and strawberries individually . But had never tried to combine both the fruits .
        So for the Hot summer  , here comes the classic Orange and Strawberries Freshly blended Soup / Juice.

Ingredients :
 Orange Juice - Freshly Squeezed from 2 Oranges.
 Strawberries - Handful
 Sugar - depending on the sweetness of the fruits.
 Yogurt - 2 TBSP ( Optional )
 Mint Leaves -  4 to 5 Leaves



Instructions:

Put it in the blender and give it a good mix
Serve it chill or with ice cubes .


Notes-
  • I don't prefer adding sugar to it , In case if the oranges aren't sweet you can add sugar to your taste .
  • If the juice is thick , you can add some water and dilute it.





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Friday, January 17, 2014

Breakfast Smoothie

Year 2013 was full of food , fun and enjoyment . So , i have dedicated this year for  health , more food , more fun and more enjoyment . 

Some times in the busy mornings we forget to have our breakfast , which is really bad . I had skipped my breakfast so many days and end of the day i end up with a bad headache . So i started making smoothies which are super easy to make , stomach filling , nutritious and healthy . One good thing about smoothies are they are freshly made using fresh fruits,  greens , nuts , oats , yogurt , honey , etc.... You can actually keep adding what ever you want into the smoothie. 

 Among the smoothies i made so far i loved this  Healthy Green Smoothie , which is also can be called as a breakfast smoothie  . 


This is so simple to make  . And it just needs just Pears , Green Grapes , Cilantro , Greek Yogurt and Oats. I didn't bother to add sugar because the fruits already have sugar in them . You can add honey too if you want to .


Ingredients :

Pears - 1
Green seedless Grapes - Handful
Cilantro - Handful
Greek Nonfat Yogurt - 1/4 Cup
Oats - 1 TBLS
Water - 1/4 - 1/2 cup
Honey - Optional

Would you all like to know the health benefits / Nutrition facts of the greens in the Smoothie . I am pretty sure you guys would know about yogurt and oats .( so i am skipping )

Pears -> Antioxidant , Anti- inflammatory , Good for heart disease and Type 2 Diabetes , Reduces Cancer risk 
Grapes ->  Antioxidant , Anti-inflammatory , Cardiovascular benefits , Blood sugar benefits , Anti-Aging , Longevity  , Anti - microbial benefits  , Anti- cancer Benefits .
Cilantro -> Good for cleansing , good for diabetes , Antioxidant , prevents cardiovascular damages , improve sleep quality ,good for blood sugar.



So , this small glass has all these nutritional facts . sounds cool right . So why wont i drink it everyday .  

Instructions :

Wash the fruits and cilantro .
Deseed the pears .Cut them into small pieces.
Now add everything except water in the blender and blend for a minute.
Lastly add the water according to the thickness you want .




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Friday, May 31, 2013

Bottle Gourd Juice

  
Bottle Gourd
Bottle Gourd /சுரைக்காய் can be used in curries , Stir fries , Halwa's , Payasam's , Juices  etc... Even the seeds of  bottle gourd can toasted and ground with other ingredients to make the drink horchata.
My recents posts with bottle gourd were :  Bottle Gourd Stuffed Chappathi , Bottle gourd Samosa's and a Salad .
Benefits of Bottle Gourd :
  • Weightloss.
  • Blood Pressure and Heart Problems.
  • Indigestion.
  • Urinary disorders.
  • Diabetics.
  • Premature Graying of Hair.
For more details do visit this Webpage .

Bottle Gourd Juice for Weight Loss.
Recently, bottle gourd has gained the importance for its weight losing properties. Since bottle gourd is high in water and dietary fiber, drinking a cup of bottle gourd juice in morning empty stomach gives a good fiber rich start to the day. While juice of a 100 gm bottle gourd only provides you as low as 14 calorie, it helps to curb the hunger pangs in morning and restrict you from over eating in the breakfast.
If you are drinking bottle gourd juice for weight loss, then you should not strain the juice as the weight loss properties are mainly because of its fiber content which gets filtered in the straining process. Also bottle gourd juice with a fruit bowl is a healthy replacement of unhealthy high calorie snacks in afternoon.  (Source Read & Digest).
Ingredients:
Bottle Gourd
Lime
Coriander
Cumin Seeds
Salt - Pinch
Water

Instructions:
- Blend everything together.
- Straining it is optional . But i prefer not straining it .

Linking it to SYS - W Series , Gats Samayal , Hearth & Soul  & Zesty South Indian Kitchen



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Friday, March 22, 2013

Homemade Pulpy Orange Punch


This punch recipe is super pulpy ,creamy , smooth and  super delicious . It is quick and easy to make and lastly it is healthy. It has Orange , Lime , Ginger , Cilantro , Salt & Sugar .

Ingredients :

Orange - 1
Lime - 1/2
Cilantro - 1/4 Cup
Ginger - 1/4 TSPN
Salt - Pinch
Sugar - 2 TBLSP ( to taste , depends on the sweetness of orange)
Water - 1/2 Cup - 3/4 Cup

Insturctions:

1. Peel the skin in the orange , take the seeds out.
2.  Add  Orange , Lime , Cilantro , Ginger , Salt and Sugar in the blender.
3. Blend it till its smooth .
4. Lastly add water and blend again.
5. Pour it in the glass and serve.






Note : Adding water depends on how thick you want the punch .

Enjoy the Healthy and Refreshing Homemade pulpy Orange Punch.


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